A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3164090 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3165479 epoch_slot_no: 11879 block_no: 3163942 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2530 time: 2019-09-26 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfabbbf3e984634b70ea237bfc3805e465248f7553fbe41fe00b4c6bd0afbe251Block Operator
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